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Netflix film 'The Swimmers': Who are Sara and Yusra Mardini?

Netflix's latest film 'The Swimmers' shows the lives of the Sara and Yusra Mardini; Two heroic sisters who fled war-torn Syria to follow a dream.

Director Sally El Hosaini highlights the sisters’ journey whilst honouring the story of many refugees who don’t always have a happy ending.
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